creador
/kre-ah-DOR/
creator
A 'creador' is someone who makes or invents something new, like a craftsman in their workshop.
creador(noun)
creator
?a person who makes or invents something
maker
?someone who produces something
,founder
?someone who starts an organization or brand
📝 In Action
Él es el creador de esta famosa aplicación.
A2He is the creator of this famous app.
Los creadores de contenido trabajan muchas horas.
B1Content creators work many hours.
Muchas religiones honran a un ser supremo como el creador.
B2Many religions honor a supreme being as the creator.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Feminine
To talk about a woman who creates, change the ending to 'creadora'. The plural for a mixed group is 'creadores'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Creators vs. Creative
Mistake: "Using 'creador' to say someone is artistic."
Correction: Use 'creativo' for the personality trait. Use 'creador' for the person who actually made the specific thing.
⭐ Usage Tips
Digital Context
In modern Spanish, if you just say 'un creador', people will often assume you mean a YouTuber or social media influencer.
Being 'creador' describes the quality of having a creative and imaginative mind.
creador(adjective)
creative
?having the power or quality of creating
inventive
?showing original thought
📝 In Action
La fuerza creadora de la naturaleza es asombrosa.
B2The creative force of nature is amazing.
Tiene un espíritu creador incansable.
C1He has a tireless creative spirit.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Remember to change the word to 'creadora' if the thing you are describing is feminine (e.g., 'mente creadora').
⭐ Usage Tips
High-Level Style
Using 'creador' as an adjective sounds more poetic and powerful than the common word 'creativo'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: creador
Question 1 of 2
Which word would you use to describe a professional YouTuber?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'creador' the same as 'creativo'?
Not exactly. 'Creador' is the person who made something (the creator), while 'creativo' is an adjective describing someone who is artistic or clever (creative).
Does 'creador' always have a religious meaning?
No. While it can refer to God, it is most commonly used today for artists, designers, and entrepreneurs.